IRONMAN 70.3 Goa

Miramar beach, Goa is all set to host India’s first ever IRONMAN 70.3 in October, 2019.

About Goa

Miramar beach is listed amongst the most popular beaches of Goa due to its location. Situated at the distance of 3 km from the Capital of Goa – Panaji. Very few capital cities in the country enjoy the privilege that Panaji has of having a beach within walking distance of its crowded, commercial spaces.

Miramar Beach, also known as the Gaspar Dias, lies close to the estuary of Mandovi River, which merges with the Arabian Sea. In Portuguese, Miramar means ‘viewing the sea’. The 2 km long coast, lined with palm trees vaunts of splendid, soft silvery sand bed that glitter in the moonlight and offer colourful view of the magnificent Portuguese fort Aguanda across the river.

The Event Experience

Participants will enjoy visiting and racing in Goa which is the #1 tourist destination in India. The race begins on the serene Miramar beach with 2 x 950 m loop swim course in the shores of the Arabian Sea. Athletes exit the swim and move to the transition area located along the beach. Athletes will then start a scenic 3 lap x 30 km bike route passing the city overseeing the Jetty, floating casinos and riding along the Mandovi river causeway. Athletes then head back towards Miramar beach to transition and start the 21 km three loop run course. The run course is well shaded for most of the route and athletes run towards another key touristic spot of Goa, Dona Paula beach. They will cross the finish line on the Miramar beach.

IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship Qualifying Race

There are 60 qualifying slots to the 2020 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship to be held in Taupo, New Zealand.